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PUBLISHED BY
THE BETHEL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
BETHEL INSTITUTE
ST. PAUL, MINN.
ELVING ANDERSON,
Editor.
MARY ANNE LILJENSTROM,
Business Manager.
C JOTEGLTOTC1
For seventy years Bethel
has trained young men and
women for the Lord's service.
In the 1941 SPIRE we have en-deavored
to reflect this spirit
of Bethel and to trace through
the seasons of the year, by an
informal style and by informal
pictures, those events and
happenings that have im-pressed
our minds. We pre-sent—
the 1941 SPIRE.
ConiErzb.,
AUTUMN TIME
WHEN WINTER COMES
IN THE SPRING
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For twenty-seven years Dr. G.
Arvid. Hagstrom has been both a
friend and a counsellor to students
at Bethel as he has, with a God-given
humility, wisely directed the
course of our school. In appre-ciation
for these years of service
and for his unfailing kindness and
sympathetic understanding, we
dedicate to Dr. Hagstrom this 1941
SPIRE.
Good morning! . . . Is every-one
here? . . . We're glad to
have you with us today, Rev.
Mangs . . And now home.
DR. G. ARVID HAGSTROM, D.D.
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Time determines the stature of a man and
fathoms his innate worth. This test of time has
been applied to Dr. G. Arvid Hagstrom, and each
succeeding year he has emerged with a richer and
a fuller character.
On the personal side, time has endowed Dr.
Hagstrom with a dignity and courtliness few men
possess. Anyone who has seen him will not soon
forget his erect, youthful posture, his gray hair
and his kindly blue eyes with their perennial
twinkle.
His is a life that is full indeed. He might well have said with the Psalmist,
"So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto
wisdom." Every day in the life of this man seems veritably to have been
numbered and every hour seems to have had its well-ordered place. And
always he has been of a keen and inquiring mind—truly a seeker after
wisdom.
Yes, this one has made good use of the time given him. And so time has
in turn dealt kindly . .
Dr. Hagstrom was born in Sundsvall, Sweden, on September 8, 1867.
His parents brought him to this country the following year, so he remembers
nothing of his first long sea voyage.
As a boy, he attended Sunday School and worship services at the First
Swedish Baptist Church of Minneapolis. When he arrived at the age of
fifteen, the age when most boys must make important decisions, he decided
to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and was baptized
that same year. Dr. Frank Peterson was then serving the Minneapolis church .
Dr. Hagstrom, in later life, performed a labor of love and admiration for his
pastor when he set his pen to the task of writing the Biography of Dr. Frank
Peterson.
The young lad was educated in Minneapolis public and business schools
and also through the extension department of the University of Des Moines .
He entered seminary training in 1889 and graduated
from the Divinity School of the University of
Chicago. Later he was awarded the degree of
Doctor of Divinity by Wake Forest College, Wake
Forest, North Carolina.
He gained his earliest actual preaching ex-perience
at Kenyon, Minnesota, where he served
the church in 1890 and 1891. He next accepted a
call to the church at Newark, Illinois, where he
served from 1891 to 1893. In this church, in 1892,
he was ordained as a minister.
On the first of June, 1892, the young minister
of the Gospel married Caroline Wilhelmina An-
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derson of Scandia, Minnesota. The young couple
later adopted a daughter, Marion, who is now
Mrs. L. J. Melrose of St. Paul. Together with his
family, then, the young Rev. Hagstrom continued
in the service of the Lord. Later Mrs. Hagstrom
became ill and was unable to continue her active
work. Perhaps the greatest sorrow in Dr. Hag-strom's
life came when, in February 1933, his wife
suddenly passed away. On July 26, 1934 he was
married to Miss Ebba Brundin of Englewood Church
in Chicago, an active member and recording sec-retary
of that church and an active young people's
worker. She has been a great help to Dr. Hagstrom in his later years, both
in church work and in the home.
In the churches during Rev. Hagstrom's early ministry there were as yet
no organized young people's societies. Then only twenty-six himself, he felt
the need for an organization of this sort and worked to accomplish the found-ing
of a unified group. As a result of his efforts, the first young people's
union met in Rockford, Illinois, on June 24, 1893, with the young minister as
chairman.
The same year he was appointed Sunday School missionary for the
American Baptist Publication Society and the Illinois Sunday School Union.
He also found time to accept a further task as co-editor of the Young People's
Paper for Swedish Baptist.
In 1896 the First Swedish Baptist Church of Chicago called Rev. Hagstrom
to its pastorate and he served there until 1907. Shortly after coming to
Chicago he founded a religious paper, The Church and Home, and continued
as its editor until he left to fill another position. The General Conference had
decided to appoint a mission secretary in order to effectively coordinate and
further develop home mission interests. Rev. Hagstrom was elected to this
office and worked successfully for three years to develop a stronger denomina-tional
consciousness. He resigned from this position in 1909 to accept the
pastorate of the First Swedish Baptist Church of St. Paul, where he served
until 1913.
Then the General Conference which met in
Duluth in 1913 passed a decision that set the future
course of Dr. Hagstrom's life. At that time the
Conference voted to move the Seminary, rich in
tradition, from Morgan Park, Illinois to St. Paul
and to consolidate it with Bethel Academy, which
had been founded in 1905. Dr. Hagstrom, having
proved himself a capable leader throughout his
public career, was elected to the presidency of the
newly combined schools. In addition to his execu-tive
tasks he accepted the duties of a professor's
chair in the Seminary.
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Among the other duties that devolved upon
Dr. Hagstrom was the securing of the present
campus. The raising of needed funds for the pur-chase,
the erection of the buildings, the purchase
of needed equipment, and the support of the school
were not easy tasks. When President Hagstrom
made a visit, yes, more than one, to Hon. James J.
Hill, president of the Great Northern Railroad, he
received the promise of ten thousand dollars, the
largest sum ever received from one person. Through
the efforts of the president approximately seventy-five
thousand dollars has been received for the
work of the Institute from the Board of Education
of the Northern Baptist Convention. As Dr. J. 0. Backlund states in his book,
Swedish Baptists in America, at the time when Dr. Hagstrom became presi-dent
"no duties comparable to those now laid on Dr. Hagstrom's shoulders
had ever been placed on any man in the history of the Swedish Baptist
denomination."
In addition to ably discharging his duties at school, Dr. Hagstrom has
served in a number of other positions. He was a member of the executive
committee of the Northern Baptist Convention from 1914 to 1919 and was
elected to their Board of Promotion in 1920. He is a life member and director
of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society and has served on their
Board of Managers since 1920. In addition, he has held a membership in
the Commission of Baptist Bodies Using Foreign Languages of the Northern
Baptist Convention since 1923.
Dr. Hagstrom has also been sent as a delegate to several conventions
of the Baptist World Alliance. In such capacity he has attended the meetings
of the Alliance in Philadelphia; Stockholm, Sweden; Toronto, Canada, and
Atlanta, Georgia. During his travels he has made three trips to Europe,
visiting twelve different countries on the continent.
The General Conference honored Dr. Hagstrom further in 1930 by ap-pointing
him their general and promotional secretary, which office he held
until 1933. Further responsibilities were added to
Dr. Hagstrom's already numerous duties in 1931
when the present Junior College was founded as an
integral part of Bethel Institute.
As already evidenced by the foregoing, it is
apparent that our president has written prodigious-ly.
While he was pastor in St. Paul, he served as
an editor of Veckobulletinen for five years. He
also served as a department editor of the Swedish
magazine Hemmets Van and of Barnens Tidning,
a Sunday School paper printed in Swedish, and as
co-editor of three Swedish hymnals, Valda Hymner,
Ten
Triumfs Sanger, and Fridsroster. Among his other
writings are the histories of the First Swedish Bap-tist
Churches of Chicago, St. Paul, and Minneapolis.
Dr. Hagstrom was active in establishing the
first home for the aged among Swedish Baptists
at Fridhem, Morgan Park, Illinois. To him also
belongs the honor of being one of the three founders
and original owners of the Bethany Beach Summer
Assembly at Sawyer, Michigan, the first summer
assembly among Swedish Baptists in America.
Among the many offices Dr. Hagstrom holds
at the present time is the combined office of trustee,
secretary, and treasurer of the Northwestern Baptist Hospital Association.
He is also secretary of the Baptist Hospital Fund, Inc. and a trustee of the
Twin City Baptist Union. He holds a life membership in the Minnesota His-torical
Society and is a member of the Scandinavian American Foundation,
the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Language and Literature,
the Swedish Historical Society of America, and Pi Gamma Mu.
Confidence in his executive ability has been shown by the fact that he
has been elected six times as the president of the Swedish Baptist General
Conference of America and is serving his fourth consecutive term as president
of the Minnesota Baptist Convention.
As The Watchman-Examiner for December 12, 1940, states, "in both
the Swedish General Conference and in the Northern Convention, he has
filled so many offices and performed so many duties that it is difficult to
know how one man could accomplish so much. It is a sign of the fruitfulness
of his valuable life."
And so we have a partial picture of Dr. Hagstrom as mirrored in his
accomplishments. We have a portrayal of a literary man, a minister, an edu-cator,
and an executive. But there is a very personal side not yet seen. And
that phase of man's life is best seen in his home life and in his use of leisure
time.
Dr. Hagstrom possesses a library of more than
two thousand volumes and is constantly adding to
that number. Much of his spare time is spent in
reading and writing. He still contributes material
to some religious paper almost weekly. On his
free evenings he usually works in his library or
study until after midnight and never goes to bed
until he feels tired.
Once Dr. Hagstrom remarked, "I have golfed
regularly for the last ten years—about once a
year." His days are too busy to permit the leisurely
enjoyment of hobbies. Once each summer, how-ever,
he travels to one of Minnesota's ten thousand
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lakes for a period of complete relaxation. He finds
a bit of fishing and meditating good for body,
mind, and soul.
Outstanding even above all his physical and
mental attributes is the remarkable character pos-sessed
by this minister and educator. No one who
has studied in his classes can fail to appreciate
his depth of Christian experience. What lowly
freshman does not thrill when this man, who has
been accorded a place in Who's Who in America,
will stop in his hurry to classes and ask kindly con-cerning
that humble one's welfare. Few men ever reach such pinnacles of
greatness; fewer men remain as humble as he.
Perhaps no one is more familiar with Dr. Hagstrom's lovable character
than those members of the Bethel faculty who have worked with him for
many years. Almost without exception each instructor mentions, first of all,
our president's remarkable ability to put one at complete ease in his presence.
He has the confidence of all his wide circle of friends and greatly enjoys the
opportunities he has for counseling young people.
Dr. Hagstrom is capable of taking ready command of any situation. He
feels as much at home with a large audience as with a single individual. As
a presiding officer he is unexcelled. With the utmost courtesy and unending
patience he listens to every contribution. In private conversation he is every
bit as courteous and seems a deep, never-ending source of gentleness and
sympathy. His is truly a character without reproach.
And now, though Dr. Hagstrom is retiring from the presidency of Bethel
Institute, he is still planning for the future. He has been asked by the school
board to continue to serve on the faculties of both the Seminary and college
departments. In addition to his duties as professor he intends to continue the
conducting of Bible conferences.
For twenty-seven years Dr. Hagstrom has pre-sided
over Bethel Institute. During this long and
successful administration many changes have taken
place in the school and many students have felt
the uplifting influence of his quiet, unassuming
personality.
To really know the man is to love him; to love
him is to want to be like him. Even as the pebble
thrown into the sea causes never-ending, ever-widening
ripples, so shall the influence of this
mighty man of God reach out even into eternity.
"Our echoes roll from soul to soul,
And live forever and forever."
WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT?
War is in the air in almost the entire civilized
world, but peace and harmony prevails at
Bethel, and prospects for a continuance and
increase thereof are as bright as ever. Bethel
stands at the crossroads between the past and
the future at the close of this year's work.
It is seventy years since Dr. J. A. Edgren,
a worthy hero of the cross, had the courage
to open the doors of a school and invite young
men in for the training of preachers and mis-sionaries.
This he did without a school board
or school committee to back him up, and
without a salary or other friends in sight except
as the eye of faith might look to the resources
of Almighty God for the supply. Christopher
Silene was his first student and Nels Hayland
his first graduate. How different those days
were from ours today; with a faculty of sixteen
and a student body of one hundred eighty-nine;
then no buildings or other physical
equipment, now fairly well equipped. Courses
have been developed and expanded to meet the increased demands of this
present day and age. Graduates, four hundred eighty-nine from the
seminary and more than two thousand from the preparatory departments,
lead one to remark, "What wonderful things hath not God wrought!"
With such a splendid background and with a new girls' dormitory in
prospect for next fall and a new president at the opening of the next school
year, surely the spirit of optimism and hopefulness should abound through
the halls of Bethel. The writer of these lines, who has been actively asso-ciated
in service with this beloved institution since January 1, 1914, ought
to be justified in some degree at least to assume the roll of a prophet, but
conscious of his limitations, and remembering the thankless task of the
prophet, humbly begs to be excused from any such a venture. However,
there lurks in his mind not the faintest degree of misgiving or apprehension
for the future of Bethel. So long as our trust is in Almighty God, and His dear
Son Jesus Christ as our leader, and a spirit of cooperation prevails for the
carrying forward of the cause of training our youth for Christian life and
service, especially for the ministry and missionary service, the favor of God's
good will and blessing will never be found wanting, and by His grace He
will lead on to still more glorious achievements and victories. The ever
increasing list of supporters by prayer and gifts through the influence of
pastors, church leaders and friends will, under God, assure Bethel of a
brighter future for the years that are ahead. For that we fervently pray and
plead with all the readers of the Spire.
G. ARVID HAGSTROM.
Twelve Thirteen
EMERY A. JOHNSON
Dean Johnson has the ability
to make his eight o'clock
zoology classes so interesting
that few students fall asleep.
Thorough and concise, he
efficiently directs the affairs
of the college.
EFFIE NELSON
In lecture, Miss Nelson fre-quently
stops to give a bit of
philosophical advice. Outside
of class she is librarian and
Dean of Women, aiding stu-dents
who seek references, or
counseling perplexed coeds.
C. E. CARLSON
With a characteristic twinkle
in his eye, Professor Carlson
conducts his social science
classes. Human touches added
to the historical characters
make his lectures realistic.
ENID PLATTS
"Practice makes power"
echoes from the walls of the
English room as Miss Platts
lectures. She is an enthusiastic
reader of poetry, and her joy
is her forensic group.
K. J. KARLSON
Potential ministers meet the
genial Dr. Karlson as they
apply for admission into the
Seminary. His profound knowl-edge
of human nature and his
characteristic "chuckle — en-liven
his lectures.
ADOLF OLSON
Although quiet and un-assuming,
Professor Olson re-flects
his decided Christian
personality and his firm con-victions.
His homely sense of
humor is of ten expressed
through the maxims of "Amos
n' Andy."
ESTHER SABEL
Conviction and common
sense characterize Miss Sabel,
as she urges the need for
religious education and per-sonal
evangelism. Her practi-cal
slant on life is appreciated
when she distributes candy
before exams.
REUBEN OMARK
In his first year at Bethel
Professor Omark has been an
example of diligence and per-sistence.
He explains Greek
to us and makes mummies
prove the veracity of the
Scriptures.
A. J. WINGBLADE
The smile of Professor Wing-blade
has eased many Greek
and Christian Workers' classes
into studious attention. He
believes in brevity, even in
spelling, invariably spelling
"through" as "thru."
ALICE JOHNSON
Her youthful, exuberant at-titude
attracts students, and
her services as chaperon are
much in demand. After a
spirited half-hour of discussion
she remarks, "Now we have
to study the lesson."
FRIDOLPH NELSON
Fridolph Nelson's shy man-ner
conceals the humor which
more discerning students have
discovered. A banker at heart,
he finds it easy to lecture
about stocks and bonds.
GEORGE HULTGREN
"Keep that tone up!" Pro-fessor
Hultgren's knowledge of
music enables him to bring
forth the best that musically-inclined
students possess. His
spontaneous humor inspires
friendship with everyone he
meets.
WALTER JULIEN
Our business agent, Mr.
Julien, may be adequately
described by the phrase,
"busy as a bee." He is quiet,
congenial, efficient, and has
to constantly cope with finan-cially-
worried students.
ERNEST NORSTROM
Essentially a scientist, Pro-fessor
Norstrom is deliberate
in manner, in walk, and in
speech. He is constantly
making additions to the labor-atory
equipment which he has
constructed.
H. WYMAN MALMSTEN
Mr. Malmsten is our "Bethel
Booster." A pusher in the true
sense, he always has the
interests of the school at
heart as he seeks out pros-pective
students.
THEODORE BERGMAN
Mr. Bergman's dynamic
temperament finds full expres-sion
in piano playing. His
brilliant technique and great
artistry have won acclaim
wherever he has gone.
WILLIAM ADAM
Affectionately thought of as
"Bill" by students, Coach
Adam is earnest in his en-deavor
to make students
"spor t s conscious." The
basketball men know him as
an advocate of stiff work-outs.
EDITH LARSON
Friendly, helpful, and co-operative,
Miss Larson pa-tiently
answers even the most
trivial questions brought by
harassed students. As a re-sult—
well, she's everyone's
friend.
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_S-)tuciEtzt. Council
Standing: E. Anderson, G. Hoglund, M. Liljenstrom, D. Anderson, V. Hauk.
Seated: V. Carlson, D. Miller, W. Sherwick, C. Lundquist, V. Olson, F. McOlash,
Pearson.
The Student Council can be called the clearing-house of Bethel
activity for it is connected in some way with almost every department
and activity. It is the voice of the student body, the organ of student
government at Bethel.
As such the Council has had a busy and active year. To start the
school year and to welcome the freshmen, they planned that week of
buzzing activity known as Freshman Week. Later, in October, the
Council made extensive arrangements for the Homecoming celebration,
and in February they sponsored the all-school trip to New Ulm. At
the close of the school year, the Council planned the all-school picnic
on June 4.
This year the Council has introduced several new ideas. With
the aid of the Student Publications Department, the Council for the
first time prepared and printed a student directory. The Chapel Choir
was organized to fill a need for music in the chapel services. Student
health insurance and an activities expense budget have been items of
discussion during the year.
The officers for this year have been: Carl Lundquist, president;
Virgil Olson, vice-president, and Virginia Carlson, secretary. Professor
E. Norstrom is the faculty advisor. The representatives from the various
departments are: David Anderson, forensics; Dury Miller, Seminary;
Gunnar Hoglund, Junior College; Val Hauk, athletics; Elving Anderson,
Religious Council; Francis McOlash, Music Department; Winston Sher-wick,
Alexis Society; Mary Ann Liljenstrom, publications ; and Leona
Pearson, College Club.
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"Where's your green hat?" "Use the other sidewalk! - "Hey you,
carry my books r Such cries and commands resounded through Bethel's
halls as upper classmen initiated tremulous freshmen into Bethel school
life. The moments to nurse cases of homesickness were few as the
newcomers were entertained night after night by the faculty and upper
classmen.
On the first evening, the Twin City Swedish B. Y. P. U. entertained
all Bethelites with an evening of skits and merriment. On a tour in a
chartered bus the next afternoon, the new students saw the sights and
became acquainted with the Twin Cities. But we can't forget the
watermelon feed—who was it that ate the most?—and the all-school
mixer.
The green hats were symbolic of—well, you know—and were the
official insignia for the freshmen until the night of the semi-formal re-ception.
There, with a blast of the royal trumpet, the promotion began
and the hats were ceremoniously removed. By this time the freshmen
had proved that they were well qualified to take their places with the
rest of the Bethel group and, as they doffed their hats, they ceased their
apprenticeship and became true Bethelites. Fourth row: M. Olson, C. Tedlund, V. Stoneberg, W. Magnuson, R. Youngquist,
H. Olson, C. Jorgensen, R. Beck, D. Moberg, A. Odens, M. Valine, W. Wessman,
H. Johnson, J. Gould, E. Nelson, B. Jones.
Third row: A. Schouweiler, J. Peterson, G. Pederson, B. White, M. Clarke,
M. Lindberg, M. Engstrom, D. Fanberg, M. Collin, A. Johnson, I. Nelson, P. Karlson,
M. Salmonson, R. Johnson, R. Lundquist, G. Ericson, L. Collison, B. Anderson,
E. Anderson, I. Bjelland.
Second row: R. Anderson, H. Heitzman, L. Brask, L. Olson, G. Carroll, T. Swen-son,
V. Lundholm, L. Pearson, A. Wallberg, L. Peterson, D. Nelson, D. Johnson,
B. Swanson, L. Kruse, S. Widen, N. Friesenborg.
First row: L. Thompson, G. Swanson, M. Erickson, J. Otteson, H. McDonald,
H. Anderson, Advisor W. Adam, R. Dischinger, R. Gustafson, V. Osterman, R.
Braun, L. Collin, R. Norstrom.
After the initial registration was over, and the placement tests had
been taken, these energetic young freshmen went to class to become
acquainted with their new instructors. It was that atmosphere of ex-pectation
that made the first days of school so vitally active.
As classes became routine and days were adjusted appropriately,
a class meeting was called. Bob Dischinger was chosen president.
Roland Gustafson was selected as his assistant, and upon Russell Taft
rested the responsibility to care for the finances. When Mr. Taft was
forced to discontinue school because of an injury, Herbert McDonald
was elected to take over the task. It became Harriet Anderson's duty
to record the minutes. The class selected William Adam as advisor.
Carefully planned social functions added to the fellowship among
the members of the group. A hard time party, announced on newspaper
scraps, required members to come in patched clothing. Later an ice
skating party at the Hippodrome added variety to the winter's activity.
The traditional task which falls upon the shoulders of every freshmen
class, that of raising money in order to entertain the sophomores in an
annual banquet, was taken care of in part by their quiz program led
by "Eddie Kayshun and His Question Heirs." The characteristic en-thusiasm
and cooperation of the class helped to make this program
successful.
This year has seen the development of lasting friendships, deep
spiritual experiences, and intellectual achievements for the class of
1940-41. Next year holds promise for even greater things.
Eighteen Nineteen
Fourth row: D. Miller, H. Fossum, D. Bjork, E. Tederman, M. McMillan, M.
Toews, V. Waihela, L. Pearson, G. Nelson, 0. Anderson.
Third row: E. Ingebretson, B. Danielson, M. Petersen, V. Carlson, G. Swanson,
M. Liljenstrom, H. Fossum, M. Jacobson, S. M. Swensson, M. Johanson, J. Nelson.
Second row: P. Anderson, M. Swanson, K. Norquist, D. Anderson, G. Nyman,
G. Larson, W. Nordine, H. Rogers.
First row: E. Anderson, A. Johnson, G. Hoglund, Advisor C. E. Carlson, A.
Johnson, C. Engwall, C. Bjorklund.
It's a busy bunch of sophomores Bethel has this year. Beside their
regular studies, which would keep anyone busy, almost all of them do
some kind of work to help with their expenses. Many of the women
work in homes or are employed at school in the office or in the boarding
club or coffee shop. Men work either down town in eating places and
hotels or around the campus, and some have churches. In addition,
almost every one takes part in many extra-curricular activities.
Studies have been important, but the social activities have had their
place. Outstanding was the evening of March 28 when the class spon-sored
the Minneapolis A Cappella Choir in a concert at Bethel. But
the pow-wow at the waterworks and the annual toboggan party that
turned out to be a rollerskating party will not be forgotten.
The Sophomore class has fifty members, of which thirty-three will
graduate in June. Archie Johnson has the honor of being their president
and the other officers have been: Carol Jane Engwall, vice-president;
Arlene Johnson, secretary; and Gunnar Hoglund, treasurer. Professor
C. E. Carlson is their advisor.
Bethel has meant much to these sophomores. Especially the good,
straight, Christian education Bethel has given them. They have made
many lasting, valuable friendships. They have achieved a broad ex,
perience from their extra-curricular activities. A number will go into
the Seminary; others will continue their education at the University of
Minnesota; and some will go out into fields of service. But they will
never forget the year they were sophomores at Bethel.
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Second row: L. Collin, R. Ellstrom, E. Ingebretson, V. Waihela, Miss Sabel,
Prof. Wingblade, M. Collin, M. Jacobson, D. Johnson.
First row: L. Pearson, I. Nelson, E. Ostby, H. Anderson, T. Swenson, Harriet
Fossum, Hazel Fossum, J. Otteson.
When school opened last fall, thirteen girls registered in this Chris-tian
Workers' Department. Two of the girls discontinued school at the
second semester, but two others entered, leaving the total number the
same.
The group's first social event of the year was a picnic held at a
park on the banks of the Mississippi River. The evening was spent in
singing choruses and getting acquainted, and closed with a short de-votional
period. Miss Sabel provided the refreshments.
Before Christmas the Workers were entertained at a party at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wingblade. Games were played and a
delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Wingblade.
In March the girls enjoyed a winter outing. After an afternoon of
skiing, tobogganing, sliding, and hiking, they again went to the Wing-blade
home for a social hour and refreshments.
The Christian Workers' course is a program of Bible and religious
educational subjects offered by Bethel Junior College to those who
desire to prepare themselves for more efficient service in the home
church.
Every student who avails himself of the courses in the department is
deriving benefit for himself as well as fitting himself for further use in
the service of his King.
Prof. A. J. Wingblade, Miss Esther Sabel, Dr. Hagstrom, and Prof.
Ernest Norstrom ably serve the department as instructors and advisors.
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Third row: R. Paulson, G. Anderson, W. Julien, D. West, 0. Nelson.
Second row: L. Nydegger, R. Rendahl, P. Phillips, M. Lundeen, R. Johnson.
First row: R. Appelquist, V. Carlson, G. Samuelson, J. Johnson, V. Hauk.
AHEM! I'm in the SEMINARY now
Over night the college" man and the "college" woman have be-come
dignified members of the Theological Department. The junior
year presents to the new student its challenges as well as its points of
interest—the first sample of what it means to "grapple with Greek" and
the first experience of having one's knees knock over that homiletics
sermon. However, it has its redeeming qualities as well, for, though
one has enjoyed his secular studies in the college, they do not carry
with them the thrill that is to be found in studying directly from the
Word of God and in finding a more direct contact with things that one
can put into practical use in His future service.
The Junior class of 1940 chose from their group Grant Samuelson
to be president; Val Hauk, vice-president; Raynold Appelquist, treas-urer;
and Violet Carlson, secretary. Earlier in the year a scavenger
hunt was held, ending in a hamburger fry at Como Park. Then on
January 29, the juniors donned their best and dined at the West Twin
Inn. The evening proved to be anything but dull with "Artful Olaf"
Nelson as toastmaster and Glenn Anderson with his trained flea. But
the evening would not have been complete without the choruses and
the closing devotional meditation.
Now that this year is past, the juniors look eagerly toward the
summer's work and the place that Bethel has for them next fall as
middlemen.
Third row: D. Miller, H. Abrahamson, B. Friberg, T. Halvorsen, G. Larson.
Second row: F. McOlash, C. Lundquist, W. Hagstrom, M. Lovegren, S. Larson,
R. Johnson.
First row: E. Ruff, W. Johnson, R. Perrin, P. Lundgren, H. DeCamp.
"Hi there, Brother! Did you have a good summer? And how does
it feel to be a middleman?" These words could be heard almost any-where
on the campus last fall as the members of the class of '42 returned
to resume their studies.
You know, becoming a middleman is a great step upward in the
education of the Seminary student, for he returns with a little more of
an idea of his purpose at Bethel. He knows more fully what is expected
of him; thus he more easily adjusts himself to arising situations. Then,
too, he appreciates school more after he has been in the work for a
summer and has discovered that perhaps he doesn't know it all.
So it was with this attitude that the middlemen registered and or-cranized
their class. But who should be selected to lead the class for
the year? Ah! The "dynamic spirited" Robert Perrin—he is the Man!
So Bob and his executive committee composed of Paul Lundgren as
vice-president, Warren Johnson as treasurer, and Henrietta DeCamp
as secretary have performed the function of directing the class activities
for the year. The major social event was a toboggan party held at
Minnehaha Park on February 3.
Several of the middlemen have held student pastorates during the
year. These have proved a challenge both in personal lives and in
studies.
It has been a good year. The Lord has blessed richly, and each
middleman looks forward to an even better year as a senior next fall.
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Second row: D. Anderson, C. Holmberg, E. Sherman, S. Rendahl, J. Valine,
G. Peterson, H. Hanson.
First row: W. Sherwick, A. Blomquist, V. Olson.
Not one or two but THREE fingers is their countersign, symbolic
of three years of Theological training. Back of them lie the struggles of
decisions, of classrooms, and of student pastorates. Before them lies
the great and glorious task of being an ambassador of the King in the
Swedish Baptist churches of America.
Their last year in the Seminary has been a memorable one. Never
will they forget the dinner at Professor Olson's when they dined on
"Knobby- Bergeson's goose, nor the evening spent at John Valine's
home discussing with Professor Olson the work of the Swedish Baptist
denomination. Nor can they erase from their memories the trip to
North Isanti when they dined at the home of their wedded-and-estab-lished
class president, Carl Holmberg. As a class program they spon-sored
the presentation of "The Seven Last Words of Christ" by the Chapel
Choir under the direction of Gordon Peterson.
Their own leaders for the year have been: Carl Holmberg, presi-dent;
Winston Sherwick, vice-president; John Valine, secretary; and
Alrik Blomquist, treasurer.
For the past three years the seniors have exerted a strong influence
on campus activities and have assumed leading responsibilities in many
fields. It is with a great deal of pride that Bethel ushers them out into
the denominational churches, for the personalities and the well-develop-ed
minds of these young men promise for a bright future.
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From left to right: D. Bjork, M. Petersen, E. Anderson, W. Hagstrom, A. Johnson.
"0 teach us, Lord, to know and own
This wondrous mystery,
That Thou with us art truly one,
And we are one with Thee."
To help the students at Bethel to experience for themselves the
reality of their relationship to Christ has been one of the main aims of
the Council of Religious Activities throughout this year. This deeper de-votional
life has been stressed in the Chapel worship programs con-ducted
by the Council, in the noon and evening prayer meetings, in the
devotional thoughts placed on the Council bulletin board, and especially
in the Religious Emphasis Week before Easter with Rev. Reuben E.
Nelson as speaker.
The personnel of the Council—Elving Anderson, president; Dale
Bjork, vice-president; Muriel Petersen, secretary; Arlene Johnson, treas-urer;
and William Hagstrom, Representative of the Missionary Band--
were aided and guided in their work by their advisor, Dr. G. Arvid
Hagstrom.
Through the Gospel teams organized by the Council, Bethel stu-dents
have shared the joy of Christ which is in their own hearts with
old people in old people's homes, with young people and children in
Twin City missions and a Girl's Club, and with old and young alike in
the various churches in the vicinity of the Twin Cities which could be
reached by the Gospel teams on their Sunday trips. A special Gospel
team visited churches in Iowa, South Dakota, and southern Minnesota
during Easter vacation.
"And we are one with Thee." This year of working together with
Christ has been a blessed year for Bethel students.
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CP-cayET and iPi,i,liona'zy
October 23, 1940 was set aside this year as Bethel's Prayer and
Missionary Day in acknowledgment of the fact that prayer and mis-sions
are inseparable in the work of the Lord.
On that day Mrs. Lera B. Friedemann of Central Europe; Mr. and
Mrs. B. W. Armstrong of Congo, Africa; Miss Linnea Nelson of China;
and Rev. G. P. Schroeder, a Russian refugee now doing missionary
work in South Dakota, brought to the students interesting and chal-lenging
messages of the work God is doing in the fields represented
by them. Mrs. Emma Ekvall also brought a glimpse of her work in
China.
During the day a special topic for prayer was the work of Ruth
and Herman Tegenfeldt who just recently left for Burma. Among other
missionary couples that mean much to Bethel are Doris and Eric Fryck-enberg,
now in India. It was Mr. Fryckenberg who started Bethel's
prayer towers which continue to be a power in school life. Another
man to whom we owe much is Dr. 0. L. Swanson. Since his retire-ment
from active service, Edna and Reuben Holm have been carrying
on the work. These and a host of other missionaries were the objects
of prayer throughout this Missionary Day.
The one shadow cast upon this year's horizon was that caused by
the death, in April, 1941, of our beloved Dr. Ahlquist. We pause in
his memory to utter a silent prayer of thanksgiving for the life of this
friend.
(Wfiati.oeu-Ez try fiand fincidfi to do • • •
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Fall fell, and with it the time spent having fun. All we could sal-vage
from the avalanche were memories—memories of Male Chorus
tryouts, with its ups and downs (you know the scale?)—of the Frosh
hardtime party. (They called it hardtime, but it looks as if they had a
goodtime even if they did have to eat out of paper sacks after a stren-uous
evening of . . . play).
Just to even things, the sophomores had a pow-pow at Como Park
and there was even less formality in their "table - manners.
Fall wasn't cold—but there was a draft. A memorable day when
some of the men pledged their support to the welfare of Uncle Sam in
obedience to his demand.
"Ziggy- and his "sax- were important figures on the campus and
for reason enough. It isn't everyone who can make a saxophone talk.
We're still a little upset inside at the remembrance of the political
rally. It was good politics to express opinions—and everyone did,
but it looks as if it were more than words that flew.
Yes--Fall fell!
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Indians freely stalked Bethel's campus one day last fall, and war-whoops
rang through the air as the alumni gathered for their annual
Homecoming celebration.
Long before that time the student committees, under the direction
of Virgil Olson, had carefully laid plans for the great occasion. As the
day approached, traces of Indian life appeared here and there about
the campus. With hard work and some pieces of chalk, Betty Daniel-son
and Mrs. Fridolph Nelson completed a mural that covered the front
of the chapel. And as the day finally arrived, the school hung out its
sign of welcome for the returning alumni.
To begin the day's activity, the alumni went back to their old
routine--they attended classes. But this time even the teachers could
visit the classes and see themselves portrayed by the students.
Scratches, sore shins, and aching muscles were the only rewards
for the freshman and sophomore men as they battled for the sandbag
in the afternoon sandbag rush—but the sophomores won.
At the annual banquet in the evening, the tepee menus and milk-weed
pod nut-cups rocked on the board tables as the Indians became
merry. Chief Carl Lundquist directed affairs from his tepee set on the
platform among the rustling leaves and later introduced the speaker
of the evening, Rev. Aymond Anderson.
To close the day, the varsity braves emerged victorious over the
alumni warriors in the annual alumni basketball game.
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Third row: P. Lundgren, C. Lundquist, W. Johnson, H. Rogers, John Valine,
V. Olson, G. Peterson, D. Anderson, E. Sherman, H. Abrahamson, V. Hauk, R.
Johnson.
Second row: W. Julien, S. Larson, B. Sherman, G. Anderson, G. Ferre, C.
Holmberg, H. Hanson, M. Lundeen, R. Perrin, R. Johnson, W. Hagstrom, T.
Halvorsen.
First row: D. Miller, A. Blomquist, B. Friberg, G. Larson.
One of the ways in which the Lord trained His disciples was to
send them out into the surrounding communities to preach. In a simi-lar
manner many Bethel students were "sent out'' last June to preach
the Good Tidings in various parts of our land, from Michigan to Wash-ington,
and up into Canada. Those who could do so retained their
pastorates through the winter months.
Student pastorates offer advantages to both the student and the
church. They present to the prospective minister the opportunity of
"learning by doing" and. also provide for him a means of support.
Then, too, they make possible the preaching of the Gospel in many
fields which are unable to support a full-time pastor.
Considerable progress has been noted in many of the fields. As a
result some churches which have been student pastorates are now pre-pared
to call a full-time pastor.
The following are included in the list of student pastors: Harry -
Abrahamson, Eastern Heights Chapel, St. Paul; David Anderson, Osce-ola,
Wis.; Glenn Anderson, Dagget, Mich.; John Bergeson, Jessie Lake,
Minn.; Alrik Blomquist, Rusk, Wis.; Gustave Ferre, Glen Flora, Wis.;
Bertil Friberg, Spring Vale, Minn.; Truman Halvorsen, Spring Lake Park,
Minn.; Hilton Hanson, Cushing, Minn.; William Hagstrom, Gibbon, Minn,;
Carl Holmberg, North Isanti, Minn.; Raymond Johnson, Orock and Kra-gero,
Minn.; Rawlin Johnson ; East Balsam Lake, Wis.; Warren Johnson,
Oxford, Minn.; Walter Julien, Becker, Minn.; Gordon Larson, Hasty,
Minn.; Sydney Larson, Long Lake, Minn.; Wesley Lindblom, Meadow-vale
Community, Minn.; Carl Lundquist, Harris, Minn.; Melvin Lundeen,
Elk River, Minn.; Paul Lundgren, Troy, Idaho and Cedarhome, Wash.;
Francis Mc°lash, Roseau, Minn.; Dury Miller, Wood River and Falun,
Wis.; Virgil Olson, Dalton, Mich.; Gordon Peterson, Tustin, Mich.; Robert
Perrin, River Falls, Wis.; Herschel Rogers, Mt. Ida, Wis.; Earl Sherman,
Clotho, Minn.; Ben Sherman, Lake City, Minn.; and John Valine, Glory,
Minn.
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Standing: Coach W. Adam, R. Gustatson, G. Larson, G. Swanson, G. Hoglund.
Seated: R. Appelquist, G. Nyman, G. Peterson, T. Halvorsen, L. Marquardt
Two more games were dropped in succession, one to Austin by a
score of 46 to 22, and one to Rochester with the final count showing
54 to 38. A pair of wins for the Bethel varsity followed with Albert
Lea on the short end of a 42 to 30 score in the first game, and with
Tracy taking the rays in the second by 40 to 31. The following night
the conference champions from Worthington collected 52 points to take
the measure of the Indians, who could score only 35 counters against
their rangy opponents.
The local squad, backed by the band and a student representation
from Bethel, journeyed to Luther on February 28, only to lose a thriller
by the count of 53 to 44. The follo wing evening the scene of the fray
was the Bethany College gym at Mankato. The braves scored at will
to trounce their hosts, 61 to 20. On March 5, the varsity, playing their
last game of the season on the home floor, defeated the Farm School
again, this time by a five-point margin, 40 to 35.
The total scores in all the games showed the Bethel team had
garnered a total of 583 points or an average of 38.9 points per contest.
Their opponents had amassed a total of 634 tallies to give them an
average of 42.3 points per game.
The squad was ably instructed by Coach William Adam. From a
rather slow, erratic group of ball players he developed a steady, pow-erful
quint which specialized in defensive play. But he taught the
squad more than mere fundamentals. Each athlete learned to value
true sportsmanship above victory. This cooperation between Coach
Adam and the team is exemplary of the fine spirit shown in all branches
of the Bethel athletic department.
W-HOOP IT UP!
The Bethel Indians collected a total of seven victories and eight
defeats in their regular schedule for the 1940-41 basketball season.
They finished in a tie for fifth place among the nine teams in the South-ern
Minnesota Junior College Conference with a record of four wins
and seven losses in conference play.
Four lettermen responded to Coach William Adam's call for candi-dates
at the beginning of the season. Gordon Peterson, who was
chosen io captain the team, and Ray Appelquist were two-year letter
winners, while Gene Nyman and Lowell Marquardt were the one-year
lettermen reporting. The other varsity men chosen were Truman Hal-vorsen,
Glen Swanson, Gerald Larson, and Roland Gustafson.
The team copped the first game from the Minnesota Farm School on
December 7 by the close score of 41 to 39. Next they traveled to For-est
City, Iowa, where they lost to the Waldorf Warriors, 42 to 35. On
the return trip the next evening, they dropped a game to the Rochester
quint by the score of 47-39. On December 18 the Indians lost their
third in a row by bowing before the powerful Concordia Comets,
50 to 24.
Resuming play on the home floor after the Christmas holidays, the
Bethel five racked up a pair of victories by edging out Luther, 38 to
37, on January 10, and by defeating Waldorf on the following evening,
48 to 42. In their return contest, played on the Concordia floor on
January 25, the braves showed considerable improvement over their
earlier game but lost, 55 to 40.
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Standing: B. Danielson, B. Anderson, B. White, A. Schouweiler, B. Swanson,
V. Lundholm, Coach W. Adams.
Seated: S. M. Swensson, J. Peterson, A. Johnson, 0. Anderson, V. Carlson,
M. Liljenstrom, E. Tederman.
rREgEr (WOME)2i 110 dation,
There is one spot on Bethel's campus which is exclusively feminine,
a spot where the coeds may go to relax and chat—the girls' recreation
room. As one of its projects, the Bethel Woman's Association has this
year succeeded in making that room a homelike and attractive place
in which to spend leisure moments.
The annual tea given by the faculty men's wives began the year's
activities. Big Sisters once more aided Little Sisters to adjust themselves
to college life. Monthly programs throughout the year were refreshing
and different. Occasions such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christ-mas
provided ample opportunities to present old themes in original
settings.
The candelight installation service impressively brought out the
purpose of the B. W. A.—to develop spiritually, intellectually, and so-cially.
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The Bethel "Er Club is an organization to honor those who have
been awarded letters for participation in athletics. A player becomes
eligible for membership when he wins a letter, and gains admission to
the Club after proper initiation ceremonies.
To win a letter an athlete must compete in one of Bethel's three
major sports—basketball, baseball, and tennis. An award is made
only after the candidate has exceeded the minimum number of quarters,
innings, or sets required.
Officers for the year were: Gus Ferre, president; Gene Nyman,
vice-president; Alrik Blomquist, secretary-treasurer ; and Coach William
Adam, advisor.
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Before each of the regularly scheduled conference games, the coed
team has played enthusiastically, though not always victoriously.
Good sportsmanship has prevailed in every one of the hard fought
games.
'With strong players in the four veterans: Olga Anderson and Arlene
Johnson as guards, and Mary Anne Liljenstrom and Virginia Carlson
as forwards, and with the added new members, the team developed
rapidly under the instruction of Coach Adam. The new members in-cluded:
Ethel Tederman, Betty White, Virginia Lundholm, and Betty
Jo Anderson, forwards; and Jeanette Peterson, Betty Swanson, Sara Mae
Swensson, and Alice Schouweiler, guards. - Billy - Anderson was unan-imously
elected to captain the team and Betty Danielson was selected
as manager.
The teams the coeds have met this year have been the organized
church league teams from the Twin Cities and the University Farm
School. Although they had no floor of their own, the church teams
proved to be strong opponents. During the year ten games were
played at Bethel and two on the Farm School floor. Of these, the
Bethel cagerettes took nine games.
Virginia Carlson was the pivot player and high point player of the
team, with her colleague, Mary Anne Liljenstrom, second in the scoring
honors.
The officers for this year were:
Leona Pearson, president; Muriel
Petersen, vice-president; Arlene
Johnson, treasurer; Joyce Nelson,
secretary; and Olga Anderson,
Laverne Berglund, Sara Mae Swen-sson,
and Viola Waihela, cabinet
chairmen. Miss Nelson once more
carefully supervised the year's ac-tivities.
Standing: B. Friberg, R. Appel-quist,
C. Holmberg, V. Olson, C.
Bjorklund, 0. Nelson, F. McClash.
Seated: G. Peterson, G. Nyman,
A. Blomquist, W. Johnson, T. Hal-vorsen,
G. Ferre.
Not in picture: Coach Adam, ad-visor,
J. Bergeson, V. Hauk, L.
Marquardt, S. Rendahl.
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G. Peterson, director; C. Jorgensen, A. Johnson, D. Miller, M. Valine, trumpets;
A. Blomquist, Elving Anderson, drums; Elwood Anderson, M. Salmonson, clarinets;
E. Sherman, baritone saxophone; K. Norquist, bass; N. Friesenborg, H. Olson, M.
Petersen, R. Rendahl, trombones; J. Nelson, R. Perrin, baritones; F. McOlash, alto
horn; M. Erickson, alto saxophone.
In the fourth year of its existence the Bethel band has developed
into an organization with sufficient ability to become one of the school's
leading extra-curricular activities.
The band calendar for the year included a variety of appearances.
The group played for most of the home basketball games, accompanied
the student body on the basketball trip to New Ulm, presented a con-cert
at the First German Baptist Church in Minneapolis, played a num-ber
of selections at the annual Homecoming Banquet, and appeared at
several pep meetings.
In February the band members and their guests enjoyed their
annual band party in the Seminary gym.
Much of the band's success is due to the efficient leadership of
its director, Gordon Peterson. With his extensive knowledge of music,
his quiet manner of leadership, and his remarkable patience, he has
fostered a general spirit of good will among band members.
The school has cooperated well with the band in providing instru-ments
which the students are privileged to use. Seven instruments are
now available to the students as well as several new books of marches,
light classics and waltzes which have been placed in the band's music
library.
Awards are presented by the school to members for two years of
participation in the band. Those receiving this recognition this year
are Archie Johnson, Kenneth Norquist, Elving Anderson, Muriel Pet-ersen,
and Robert Perrin.
The officers who have directed the activities of the band have
been: Dury Miller, president; Margaret Erickson, secretary; and Elwood
Anderson, librarian.
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Standing: M. Valine, D. Moberg, H. Johnson, D. West, G. Hoglund, H. Fossum,
D. Johnson, M. Salmonson, J. Peterson, H. Heitzman, Miss Platts, B. Anderson,
A. Johnson.
Seated: R. Rendahl, G. Nyman, A. Schouweiler, P. Anderson, A. Johnson.
"When is the Clarion coming out?'' has been a question often re-peated
during the past year. This school paper, published bi-weekly,
is the expression of the life, the thinking, and the spirit which is Bethel.
In journalistic style, the Clarion has recorded the happenings of student
life, but has not neglected the features, the editorial comments, and
the devotional meditations which have added color to the publication.
The following staff was organized by Lemuel Petersen, who was
Chairman of Student Publications until he found it necessary to discon-tinue
school: Marvin Toews, editor-in-chief; Paul Anderson, associate
editor; Alice Schouweiler, campus editor; Gene Nyman, sports editor;
Elving Anderson, Betty Anderson, Rosalaine Anderson, Gunnar Hog-lund,
Arlene Johnson, Herbert Johnson, Helen Heitzman, David Moberg,
Jeanette Peterson, Muriel Salmonson, Sara Mae Swensson and Maurice
Valine, news reporters; and Caroline Dilgard, Jeanette Peterson, and
Rodger Rendahl, feature writers. In the second semester Alice Schou-weiler
assumed the du ties of editor-in-chief. To Dallas West was given
the task of publishing the Daily News Service. Miss Enid Platts was
editorial advisor.
Those who served on the business staff were: Archie Johnson,
business manager; Gerald Larson, advertising assistant; Hazelle Fos-sum
and Doris Johnson, circulation assistants; and Dean Emery John-son,
business advisor.
Not only has the Clarion served as a record of student activities
and opinions, but it has given practical experience and a sense of co-operation
and responsibility to the members of the staff. For this rea-son
the Clarion has served a two-fold purpose.
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Words make us live as personalities; they reveal us to others.
Speech is the greatest medium of communication God has given us.
Bethel's speech activities of the past year have aimed to aid us in
thus communicating our thoughts and ideas to others.
The men's debate teams were composed of Gunnar Hoglund and
Dale Bjork, and Kenneth Norquist and Melvin Swanson. Ruth Elaine
Lundquist and Joyce Nelson comprised the women's team. Under the
competent leadership of Miss Plaits, these groups met several colleges
to debate the Pi Kappa Delta question, -Resolved that the nations of
the Western Hemisphere form a permanent union." Practice debates
were held with Concordia College, Hamline University, College of St.
Thomas, and the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture.
The highlight of the season was a trip to Fargo, N. D., to partici-pate
in the Red River Valley speech tournament held at Concordia
College, Moorhead, Minn. The first men's debate team, the women's
team, Miriam Johanson, and Miss Platts were privileged to attend.
Both teams were put to work in six rounds of debate. As winners of
a contest held at school shortly before the tournament, Gunnar Hog-lund
and Miriam Johanson entered the extemporaneous speaking con-.
test at the same tournament. Thirty-five colleges from seven states
entered two hundred contestants. Bethel was one of the two junior
colleges taking part.
Among the other outstanding features of debating activities were
a pre-season tournament at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter,
Minnesota, and a la ter trip to the tournament a c River Falls, Wiscon-sin.
The River Falls trip was financed by the Forensic Club through
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the sale of ice cream, candy, and even hamburgers, waffles, and coffee
(Miss Platts' special) at the school basketball games. Gunnar Hog-lund
is chairman of the club and Joyce Nelson is secretary-treasurer.
On March 27 the speech classes visited the St. Paul Auditorium
when Dr. Denney came to town with his Town Meeting of the Air.
This was an excellent first-hand opportunity to study good discussion
technique.
On March 26 an interpretative reading contest was held in the
Seminary Chapel. The judge's decisions gave first place to Helen
Heitzman in the poetry reading division, Laverne Berglund for short
story, and Joyce Johnson in drama. Second place in these same divi-sions
was awarded to Betty Anderson, Helen Heitzman and Ruth Elaine
Lundquist.
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These varied experiences have
contributed greatly in helping the
students to follow Paul's exhortation
to develop -sound speech, that can-not
be condemned; that he that is of
the contrary part may be ashamed,
having no evil thing to say of us. -
Winners of interpretative
reading contest . . . Extempo-raneous
speakers . . . Remem-ber
that Fargo trip?
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-Come we that love the Lord and let our joys be known . . .
The daily Chapel hour in both the Seminary and the College has come
to mean much to the spiritual lives of the student body. This time of
the day especially set apart for a quiet time of worship in the midst
of school routine embodies in a real manner the spirit and purpose of
Bethel.
The spiritual atmosphere and attitude of worship in these chapel
services have been achieved through thoughtfully planned programs.
Several of the chapel periods were worship services planned and pre-sented
by the students. At intervals during the year the Seminary
seniors have spoken. At the other services our speakers were men
whose contributions to their chosen fields have been outstanding.
Pastors of the Twin City churches and visiting evangelists were among
those who brought messages.
In the College these Chapel services have been directed by Prof.
A. J. Wingblade, and in the Seminary Prof. Adolf Olson has led.
The week preceding Easter was designated this year as Religious
Emphasis Week. In the Chapel services during that week, Rev. Reu-ben
Nelson presented a series of challenges on the theme, "I Face the
Cross. -
To mention the names of all those who have spoken in our Chapel
services would be an impossible task, but the inspiration and blessing
found in these daily periods of meditation have become a part of the
lives of the students at Bethel.
Every Wednesday the Chapel Choir under the direction of
Gordon Peterson sings at the combined Seminary and Col-lege
chapel service . . Dr. John Scroggie of England . .
William Upshaw, congressman . . . 0. G. Lewis, the - Gospel
Artist- . . . Rev. L. J. Ahlstrom, oldest living graduate of
Bethel . . . Claire Hobart, blind musician . . . Dr. Charles R.
MacDonald of Berwyn, Illinois . . . Rev. Reuben Nelson,
speaker during Religious Emphasis Week.
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Competition sharpens skill and quickens interest. In both the wo-men's
and the men's physical education classes teams have battled for
supremacy, and the winning freshman and sophomore teams have
played each other amid heightened. class enthusiasm.
Volleyball, basketball, and softball were the specific sports occupy-ing
the gym classes. Whether their names meant anything or not, the
Dead End Kids played the Plugs or the Cowboys and the Infants
scored heavily on the Buzzers.
Archery was introduced this year at Bethel and the sophomore
gym classes learned the intricacies of shooting arrows straight. Next
year all the classes will be instructed in this sport.
The ex-officio sports, horse-shoe and ping-pong, occupied hours of
time that perhaps could have been more profitably spent on studies—
but much less enjoyably. The ping-pong tournament in the winter
climaxed the growing interest in the sport, and Gus Ferre walked off
with the honors. Horseshoes had its hour in the lazy spring days.
In cooperation with the Student Council, the band and the cheer-leaders
have endeavored to make the student body more sports con-scious
by the use of pep assemblies.
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Of course you've seen Minnesota snow, but just to remind you
what we've gone through—with a shovel.
Winter finds us in the latter half of the first semester, when the
going is rough and vacations lure our thoughts.
Christmas finally came—and with it the annual school party plan-ned
by the B. W. A. Leona Pearson and Truman Halvorsen vividly
depicted an old Swedish couple—too vividly—everything they said
was in Swedish. Our own little "Tom tegubben" gave out airplanes
and fingernail files to all the good little boys and girls. Dean Johnson
received a roll of paper for "bigger and longer"' zoology exams—and
oh, tragedy!--he used it.
Our Student Council collaborated with Old Man Winter and plan-ned
the all-school sleigh ride. We were all more or less wet blankets
on the affair, but nothing could dampen our spirits—and we certainly
"whetted" our appetites.
On the all-school basketball trip to New Ulm, a loyal delegation
proudly flaunted Bethel's colors in enemy territory. Margaret Erickson
tossed her baton just to make them sure that Bethel could do any-thing—
anything but win the game.
Winter has flown on the traditional wings of time!
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Standing: a Bjork, V. Stoneberg, M.
Swanson.
Seated: G. Swanson, J. Nelson, M.
Valine, R. Norstrom.
Third row: 0. Nelson, G. Hoglund, W.
Johnson, D. Bjork.
Second row: V. Hauk, G. Larson, V.
Carlson, R. Johnson.
First row: D. Miller, J. Bergeson, W.
Sherwick, E. Sherman.
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Bethel's College Club is an all school, every member literary so-ciety
organized to sponsor interesting programs of literary value. Ora-torical
contests, interpretive reading contests, essay contests, and spe-cial
lectures have been some of the projects sponsored.
This year two very interesting sessions have been held. On No-vember
15, Mr. Axel Wallin showed travel pictures of the Bad-Lands
and Yellowstone Park. On December 13, Rev. H. C. Wingblade spoke
on - Personality Plus."
During the first semester the club was directed by the following
officers: Dale Bjork, president; Joyce Nelson, secretary; and Melvin
Swanson, treasurer. The second semester officers were: Maurice Val-ine,
president; Bob Norstrom, vice-president; Grace Swanson, secretary;
and Vernie Stoneberg, treasurer.
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The Alexis Literary Society is one of the oldest organizations on
the campus. Organized to help the ministerial student give expres-sion
to ideas with clearness of thought, it has held a monthly meeting
in the Seminary chapel. Some of the outstanding features of this
year's program were a meeting of the most important men of the
denomination, a conference business meeting, an ordination of a pas-tor,
a discussion of pastor's recreation and a panel discussion on "Re-thinking
Methods of Evangelism."
Officers of the first semester were: Jack Bergeson, president; Dury
Miller, vice-president; Rawlin Johnson, secretary; Warren Johnson, treas-urer;
Henrietta DeCamp, refreshment chairman; and Truman Halvorsen,
social chairman.
The spring semester leaders were: Winston Sherwick, president;
Earl Sherman, vice-president; Val Hauk, secretary; Olaf Nelson, treas-urer;
Glenn Anderson, social chairman, and Violet Carlson, refreshment
chairman,
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Director: Prof. Hultgren.
Back row: L. Nydegger, D. Bjork, F. McOlash, L. Thompson, G. Larson, N.
Friesenborg, R. Paulson, C. Lundquist, J. Valine.
Middle row: M. Valine, E. Sherman, V. Olson, W. Johnson, J. Bergeson, P.
Anderson, NI. Olson, T. Halvorsen, A. Blomquist.
Front row: E. Anderson (at piano), M. Lundeen, W. Magnuson, G. Peterson,
G. Nyman, H. Hanson, C. Holmberg, R. Perrin, S. Larson.
Not in picture: H. Abrahamson.
With the words "Grant us to do with zeal our purpose whatso-ever"
come recollections of the 1941 concert tour of the Male Chorus
under the direction of Prof. George Hultgren.
This year the Chorus traveled to churches in Wisconsin, Illinois,
and Iowa to present their concert. Accompanying them were Roland
Julien of the MacPhail School of Music as pianist and Prof. Adolf Ol-son,
who brought the greetings from Bethel. Gordon Peterson was
student director. After the regular tour the Chorus presented concerts
at the Park Avenue Covenant Church of Minneapolis, the Visitor's Day
program at Bethel, and in Cambridge, Minnesota.
The director of the Chorus, George Hultgren, is well-known as a
soloist and as a teacher. During the summer months he is a guest
instructor at the University of Southern California. In the Twin Cities
he is known as an instructor in the MacPhail School of Music and as
director of the Minneapolis A Cappella Choir.
At the beginning of the year, the Chorus warmly welcomed the
new members at the "formal" initiation in Keller Park. On St. Pat-rick's
Day the Male Chorus was invited by the Arian Chorus to a party.
But thoughts of the tour bring recollections of certain other interesting
experiences—"direct challenges," "Agnes," and . . . you remember the
rest.
The officers of the Chorus for the past year have been: Carl Holm-berg,
president; Truman Halvorsen, vice president; John Valine, secre-tary;
Alrik Blomquist, treasurer; Robert Perrin, financial secretary; and
Dale Bjork, librarian.
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Back row: M. Johanson, E. Ostby, G. Swanson, B. Anderson, M. McMillan,
E. Tederman, J. Johnson, M. Jacobson, A. Johnson, V. Carlson, L. Berglund, J.
Otteson.
Front row: S. M. Swensson, L. Peterson. V. Lundholm, D. Nelson, M. Liljenstrom,
Prof. Hultgren, H. Fossum, R. Lundquist, H. Anderson, M. Lovegren, E. Ingebretson,
B. Danielson.
Though a new organization this year, the Arian Chorus, through
the instruction of Prof. George Hultgren, has developed a repertoire of
selections for a large number of occasions. The Chorus was organ-ized
last fall to fill the need for a singing organization for women at
Bethel and to provide another channel for the praise of God in song.
Professor Hultgren's skilled interpretation has molded the voices of
the members into a finished Chorus. Already in this first year the
Chorus has appeared in the First Baptist Church of St. Paul and the
Lake Harriet Baptist Church in Minneapolis.
The repertoire of the Arian Chorus has varied from the light,
fanciful air of "Listen to the patter of the rain" and the delicate imagery
of "Butterflies wrapped in their dew-proof veils" to the majestic dignity
and challenge of "Send forth Thy Spirit, 0 Lord, that we may praise
Thee."
During the year the Bethel Women's Federation made robes for
the Chorus. At all future appearances the Chorus will be robed.
The social event of the year was the St. Patrick's Day party held
together with the Male Chorus.
With Joyce Johnson as president and student director, the Chorus
organized itself this year with Mary Anne Liljenstrom as vice president,
Sara Mae Swensson as secretary, and Hazelle Fossum as treasurer.
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Third row: D. West, M. Valine, A. Johnson, M. Olson, D. Moberg, F. Nyman,
K. Norquist, G. Hoglund.
Second row: M. Petersen, V. Lundholm, R. Rendahl, L. Peterson, J. Peterson,
H. Heitzman, A. Wallberg, D. Johnson, H. Fossum, H. DeCamp, M. Salmonson.
Seated: M. Liljenstrom, B. Danielson, E. Anderson, Miss Platts, C. Bjorklund,
B. White.
Every spring the Student Publications Office is the scene of busy
activity as final plans and layouts for the Spire are being completed.
This year the Spire has been planned as a complete picture and para-graph
record of the entire school year at Bethel. More than that, it is
presented as an appreciation for Dr. Hagstrom's long service.
Early in the year Lemuel Petersen was appointed by the student
body as Editor-in-Chief. When Lem found it necessary to discontinue
school, the position of Editor was assumed by Elving Anderson. As-sisting
him were Betty White, managing editor; Jeanette Peterson, class
editor; Lucille Peterson, faculty editor; and Betty Danielson, art editor.
Gene Nyman accepted the task of gathering the material and prepar-ing
the sketch of Dr. Hagstrom's life. Other students who assisted in
the writing of articles were: Olga Anderson, Helen Heitzman, Miriam
Johanson, Paul Lundgren„ Gene Nyman, Merriam Olson, Muriel Peter-sen,
Rodger Rendahl, and Muriel Salmonson.
Serving for the second year as pictorial editor, Clifford Bjorklund
covered every corner of the campus with camera and flashbulbs to
present to Spire readers the informal pictures of school activities.
Mary Anne Liljenstrom was given the task of handling the "book's"
business. During the early sales campaign, a staff of ten girls solicited
the student body for subscriptions. Archie Johnson assisted on the
business staff as advertising manager.
Miss Enid Platts served as literary advisor of the publication, and
Dean Emery Johnson as the business advisor.
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Fourth row: P. Lundgren, L. Collin, R. Rendahl, P. Phillips, G. Carroll, D.
Bjork, 0. Nelson, W. Wessman, T. Halvorsen, M. Lindberg, W. Lundberg, V. Carlson.
Third row: I. Forbes, B. Jones, T. Swenson, S. Widen, B. White, L. Olson,
D. Moberg, W. Anderson, G. Hoglund, L. Brask, G. Swanson, M. Swanson, D.
Nelson, A. Johnson.
Second row: R. Anderson, A. Johnson, L. Pearson, C. Engwall, L. Berglund,
W. Sherwick, W. Hagstrom, E. Anderson, L. Pearson, M. Johanson, H. Heitzman.
First row: V. Waihela, M. Lovegren, H. DeCamp, M. Petersen, R. Johnson,
L. Peterson, S. Swensson.
The Missionary Band_ was organized for the purpose of promoting
the missionary vision and interest at Bethel. It has accomplished this
purpose through monthly meetings, study groups, prayer meetings, cor-
respondence with missionaries, and cooperation with the missionary
programs of other schools.
The monthly meetings have been not only thought-provoking but
inspirational. At the first meeting Dr. Ewald Chalberg presented "The
Challenge of Missions" to the students. Miss Linnea Nelson, in another
meeting, told of the difficulties that the war has brought to student
work in Shanghai, China. One of the outstanding meetings was the
one at which Rev. John Bahuth, an Arabian Christian, spoke about the
problems which have arisen during the development of Christianity in
Palestine. These and other meetings have brought about a more prac-tical
relationship between the students and missions.
The Missionary Band has also cooperated with other student groups
through the Students' Missionary Conference. This group held their
annual rally at the St. Paul Bible Institute at the beginning of the year.
This same Students' Conference went to Medicine Lake for their Spring
Retreat, the high point of the Missionary Band's activities. Here the
speakers, Rev. Bernhard A. Helland, missionary to the Santals of
India, and Paul Lindell of the World Mission Prayer League, brought
the messages which led many to give themselves anew to the task of
proclaiming the message of Salvation.
Members of the Missionary Band showed their interest in missions
in a definite way by sending a gift of over one hundred dollars for the
support of mission stations which have been orphaned by the war.
The executive committee for the year included: William Hagstrom,
president; Elving Anderson, vice president; Leona Pearson, secretary;
and Miriam Johanson, treasurer. Prof. Adolf Olson was advisor for the
group.
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Tennis and baseball have assumed prominence as the leading
spring sports at Bethel. Last year the Bethel tennis team tied with
Rochester Junior College for the first place in the Southern Minnesota
Junior College Conference. This year, for the first time in its history, this
Conference held an all-day tennis tournament with Concordia Junior
College of St. Paul as host. The success of this tourney presages future
meets of like nature.
When Coach William Adam issued his initial call for baseball
candidates this season, two full nines reported for practice. Seven of
the squad were returning lettermen, with the majority of the remainder
coming from the frosh ranks. The roster included the following: Tru-man
Halvorsen, Val Hauk, Warren Johnson, Lowell Marquardt, Francis
McOlash, Olaf Nelson and Gordon Peterson, lettermen, and Herbert
Johnson, Edwin Nelson, Gene Nyman, Herschel Rogers, Glen Swanson
and Conrad Tedlund, new members.
Because of inclement weather in
April, Coach Adam was unable to
bring his charges outside until short-ly
before their first game. As the
season progressed, the rough spots
disappeared and the team clicked
as a unit.
A twelve game schedule was
played against such opposition as
the Macalester and Fort Snelling
nines, and against the S. M. J. C.
foes—Waldorf, Concordia, Luther,
and Bethany.
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Under the leadership of Dale Bjork, vice-president
of the Religious Council, the Bethel
Gospel teams have been actively engaged in
proclaiming the Word of God during the 1940-
41 school year.
In their work of spreading the gospel, each
team has filled approximately three assign-ments
every month. Meetings have been con-ducted
in missions, old people's homes, young
people's societies, and country and city
churches. In addition, members of the Gospel
teams have distributed over six thousand
tracts, thus bringing the message of Salva-tion
to many who are not reached by other
methods.
Not only have the Gospel teams served as
a means of displaying Bethel's spirit of eag-erness
to win the unsaved and to encourage
Christians, but they have also proved valu-able
io the individual members of the teams
by giving them opportunities to use their tal-ents
in a worthwhile manner.
During the first semester the eighty-five stu-dents
enlisted on Gospel teams were led by
Clifford Bjorklund, Gunnar Hoglund, Gordon
Johnson, Olaf Nelson, Ben Sherman, and Mel-vin
Swanson.
During the second semester the four team
leaders were: Robert Dischinger, Archie John-son,
Kenneth Norquist and Stamford Widen.
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In the spring comes our period of
least resistance, and spring it is when
tradition and experience have it that
another severe malady "spring fever" ar-rives.
But school must go on.
The speech department went to the
only local broadcast of the "Town Meet-ing
of the Air", when Doctor Denney
taught them all about discussion tech-nique.
The Frosh presented "Professor Eddie
Kayshun and his Question Heirs'' with
dire consequences for all wrong answers
—all to the time of a little German band.
In B. W. A. they really put on the
"dog"—on buns served up in style by
two young - misses".
The zoology students were not the only ones who ambled frequently to
Como Park and its conservatory.
Pictures of the Army Air Corps topped the Men's Night program and
caused many lads a flight of fancy.
Exclusive was the word for the soph class program—with flowers, form-als,
and song. They presented the Minneopolis A Capella Choir under the
direction of George Hultgren.
Meet the editors! You will recognize them by their careworn, harrassed
look and blue-circled eyes.
Twenty-one students attended the Missionary Retreat at Medicine Lake.
The missionary challenge presented by the speakers rekindled latent interest
in missions.
Two of the most important spring events—subordinate to exams, of
course—are the frosh sponsored J. S. and the all-school picnic. Those who
attended last year's picnic at Taylor's Falls—well picnics are picnics!
Gently the steam wheezes up the night-chilled pipes into the radiators
of the silent dormitory . . the time is 6:20 . . . tousled heads burrow deep
into the pillows for the last coveted moments of slumber . . . 6:28 . . . a lone
alarm clock rattles off its unwelcomed announcement of the dawn. A hand
automatically bangs down the silencer and a sleepy figure slides out of the
quilts and starts for the door. At the dresser he picks up a good-sized brass
bell and, as the 6:30 buzzer rings, he steps out into the hall, and blares forth
almost angrily, -Daylight in the swamp. - With this announcement he paces
down the hall, ferociously clanging the bell.
For the next half hour the scene is one of bleary eyes, running water,
banging doors, razor blades, and soap suds. 7:00 . . . The breakfast bell
rings and of course there is the inevitable sleepyhead who got up just five
minutes ago and is trying to make breakfast . .
Then quiet for most of the day, that is except when some faithful soul,
who has made positively sure that no one else is going to answer the tele-phone,
rushes to the booth, lifts the receiver, and yells, "Paging Johnson.
Telephone for Johnson."
After 6:30 in the evening the real activity of the dorm begins. Supper
has been tucked away, prayer meeting is over, it is still a long while until
bedtime, and one might as well frolic a little to keep from deteriorating into
a mere book worm. Paulson's voice echoes down the hall, "Everybody out
for clean volley ball," or down the hall someone emerges from his room
decked out in his Sunday-best. "Oh! Oh! Date again tonight?"
Again quiet . . . until at ten o'clock . . . "Hey, is anyone going down
to the coffee shop? And so the "Johnny-on-the-job" for the evening trots
down to the -Midtown- for pop and pies or to the bakery for left-over rolls
to dunk in the hot chocolate.
At 10:30, when the doors begin to slam again, the dorm comic may be
heard shouting, - Hey, fellows, only eight hours and twenty-five minutes 'til
breakfast."
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DAVID ANDERSON
King David may have composed Psalms,
but this David directs them. His sunny
disposition, that has chased the shadows
out of Bethel's halls many a day, will be
greatly missed when he leaves.
ALRIK BLOMQUIST
"Hail to thee, blithe spirit" is sung to a
lark and to Blomquist. He has dignity-ah,
yes! But it's his cheerful, willing ways
that have won us to "Quist."
CLAYTON BOLINDER
Determination said, "His name shall be
Rev. Clayton Bolinder, B.A., B.D. So in-stead
of graduating with his class, Clayton
went on to college and graduates this
year with his Bachelor of Divinity degree.
HILTON HANSON
Throughout college and Seminary, one
always associates the "man from Britt"
with his books. As a result, "H. P." is
always able to give good account of him-self
on any subject from poetry to war
news.
CARL HOLMBERG
"Dry wit, - sedate, scholarly, and above
all a married man is Carl. He has the
honor of being the last student to receive
all his education from Bethel, from the
Academy through the Seminary.
VIRGIL OLSON
"A soul of power, a well of lofty thought"
—his is a depth of character. His sprightly
wit and lyric song have touched lives and
made them richer.
GORDON PETERSON
Who is Gordy? Why, he's that star
athlete, that fellow who used to be editor
of the Clarion, the one who has directed
so many of Bethel's musical programs.
And more too—he's a real friend.
STANLEY RENDAHL
A beaming, blustering blade with a
generous nature, hearty laugh, and a
broad grin—that's Stan. These, and his
cooperation and perseverance, have made
him a person well-known and well-liked.
EARL SHERMAN
Industrious? Yes, but "The General" is
also a dashing, dauntless Scotchman
whose ringing laughter leaves many an
echo in Bethel's corridors.
WINSTON SHERWICK
"Handicap is no hindrance," says Win
as he persistently plugs his way through.
In the reading room or in the coffee
shoppe, he engages in witty banter or
scholarly comment as the occasion re-quires.
VERN SLATER
An energetic chap with a warm hand-clasp
and a radiant smile. His industry
and initiative make him a vital part of
any group.
JOHN VALINE
Coming straight from Glory (that's
where he is pastor), this gentleman of the
booming bass voice lends his vitality and
lively wit to many an activity.
EARL WIDEN (Not pictured)
The pastor of the Central Baptist Church
of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Rev. Widen
now receives the Bachelor of Divinity
degree.
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ELVING ANDERSON
Introducing a charter member of the Intelli-gensia.
Not only a master of the textbooks,
he has participated in school activities ad
infinitum. He is conscientious, sincere, and
thoughtful, so it isn't always brains or—, be-cause
some people have brains and—.
OLGA ANDERSON
It will be a long time before anyone forgets
Billie! Her addiction to conversation, her con-tagious
laugh, and her ready wit make her the
most engaging of companions. Boundless
energy, loyalty and fathomless moods—these
are Wilhelmina.
PAUL ANDERSON
He's up in the air about aviation and an
unabridged dictionary in the classroom. He's
in every crowd and always finds something to
do--and is unabashed in any assemblage.
LAVERNE BERGLUND
Laverne hasn't had any perils unless they
were of the inward kind, because outwardly
she is serene. Soft-voiced and independent,
she's a thorough and conscientious student.
CAROL JANE ENGWALL
"Of sugar and spice and all things nice,"
that's what Carol Jane is made of ! Noted es-specially
for her musical ability, this girl of
the dreamy blue eyes is scholarly, friendly, and
all around nice.
GUNNAR HOGLUND
He could teach Dale Carnegie a thing or two
about winning friends. For the main-stay of the
Forensics Department is one of the best liked
fellows in school. Responsible and capable, he
is relied upon for many tasks.
MIRIAM JOHANSON
Sincerity and depth, both spiritual and mental,
characterize Miriam. Responsible and depend-able,
her bubbling laughter and maturity of
action appeal to everyone.
ARCHIE JOHNSON
Presenting—the Chief! His popularity is shown
by his title, President of the class. He is noted
for his friendliness, seriousness and last minute
decisions.
DALE BJORK
Witticisms are his forte, practical jokes his
delight. This gentleman wins friendship not
with his curly locks, but with his heartfelt
sincerity, intimate cheerfulness—and the delin-quent
bookstore accounts.
CLIFFORD BJORKLUND
A flash of lank figure—"Hold it!"—a blinding
flash and—well, that's Cliff. All have been the
recipient of his happy-go-lucky smiles, biting
wit, and stormy frown.
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BETTY DANIELSON
Like a sky that one moment is dark and
stormy and the next bright and sunny is the
disposition of Bets. It's the artist's prerogative
of course. She is full of fun, conscientious, and
thorough, and the possessor of a radiant smile.
CAROLINE DILGARD
Her quietness has caused her to be little
known to her fellow students, but she can be
gay as any on the proper occasion. A thorough
scholar, hers is the perseverance that brings
success.
ARLENE JOHNSON
La Petite—and calmly poised, "Ar" is a quiet
person whose charming personality is the envy
of her friends. Her scholastic abilities and effi-cient
capabilities have led her activities into
all fields.
JOYCE JOHNSON
She is different! Joyce is an avid collector of
everything, including friends. Her sense of
humor is effervescent and the victims of her
practical jokes have been numerous, but she
also loves to discuss the deeper problems of
life.
MARY ANNE LILJENSTROM
Cheerfully satirical, the high "Mi-Mi" of a
girl's trio is up to her lyrical throat in activities.
Knowing everyone, known by everyone, Mary
Anne is a principal figure on the campus.
MARTHA McMILLAN
The epitome of charm is Martha! Her friendli-ness,
poise, and keen intelligence have won
the admiration of her fellow students. And her
comprehension of English Literature has aroused
the envy of more than one less enlightened soul.
JUNIOR COLLEGE SOPHOMORES
GRADUATING ALSO FROM SEMINARY
DAVID ANDERSON
ALRIK BLOMQUIST
Fifty - eight
DURY MILLER
A mischievous, merry smile betrays the
facetious side of this shrewd and busy man.
His spicy originality is the leaven of monotony.
GORDON NELSON
He'll tell you in his Ellison Bay accent all
about his shrewdness—he revels in it. This
perpetually heckling lad is industrious, humor-ous,
and disarmingly friendly.
JOYCE NELSON
She's sweet and serious except when that
irrepressible giggle escapes. Most of the time
she's quiet too, but she displays a marked vigor
when aroused to a good discussion. She's in-telligent.
She's efficient. In fact—she's Joyce!
KENNETH NORQUIST
A shock of curly hair, a perpetual question
mark on his face—these are "Cornquist." Re-liable
and studiously diligent, he still finds time
for much beside studies.
GRACE SWANSON
A deep sincerity and earnestness in endeavor
are revealed in word and deed and are felt by
all who know her. Amiability, cheerfulness,
and a willingness to cooperate—these are Grace.
MARVIN TOEWS
"The moving finger writes and having writ
moves on." This one time editor-in-chief of the
Clarion finds writing the most effective mode of
expression. He is intelligent and the master of
diplomacy.
GENE NYMAN
Presenting—Bethel's own Beau Brummel, the
gentleman of the brown eyes, elevated eye-brow,
and black mustache. Talented and versa-tile,
he does everything well. For advice on
how to get good marks with a minimum of
effort, consult Gene.
LEONA PEARSON
"A double blessing is a double grace," and
all agree that she has an extra measure of
thoughtfulness and consideration for others.
Her cheerful disposition is rarely ruffled by cir-cumstances.
MURIEL PETERSEN
If friends are the fragrance of life, she is one
of the sweetest scented blossoms. Hers is a
depth and sincerity of character, an interest in
people and loyalty to friends, and an unselfish
enthusiasm that gives meaning to life—for her-self
and for others.
HERSCHEL ROGERS
He is quiet in a group, but his power of
oratory becomes effectively kinetic when he is
on the platform. "Hersch" is serious, but a pair
of twinkling gray eyes betray his facetiousness.
VIOLA WAIHELA
Individualism is the keynote of Vi's person-ality.
It expresses itself in an Eastern accent in
everything she does and says. Irrepressible,
enthusiastic, and efficient, she has won a host
of friends.
DALLAS WEST
The big brown smile that lights the Clarion
office early every morning is Dallas. Eagerly
friendly, sympathetic and helpful, he has be-come
an important part of school life.
MELVIN SWANSON
Casual and collected, "Mel" is the quiet fellow
with a friendly nature and awful puns. He is
intelligent, capable, and very practical.
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RAYNOLD APPELQUIST
Behind that pair of intent gray eyes there lies
a wealth of thought and a depth of expression.
His abilities and thorough efficiency have made
his responsibilities and tasks well done.
WILLARD ANDERSON
Someone once said that perseverance, pa-tience,
and prayer make achievement inevitable.
To Willard this motto has become a reality.
He came back this second semester, after an
illness, to complete his college work and con-tinue
in the Seminary.
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Seventy years! It is a long time—yet with the close of this school year,
we commemorate the seventieth anniversary of our Theological Seminary.
It was in 1871 that the first student of Bethel Seminary, Christopher Silene,
arrived in Chicago in answer to a call to the ministry. There he found Dr.
J. A. Edgren who, realizing the great need for a trained ministry among our
Baptist people, had announced that he would open a theological school for
those who understood the Swedish language and desired to devote their
lives to the preaching of the Gospel.
Many of the difficulties of this early beginning will never be known,
but nevertheless the school grew and in the spring of 1874 sent out its first
graduate, Nels Havland. In 1877, the Baptist Union Seminary moved with
its Scandinavian department to Morgan Park, a suburb of Chicago. Seven
years later the Swedish Baptists organized a school of their own in St. Paul,
Minnesota for the edu.cation of their ministers. However, after only one
year, the school moved to Stromsburg, Nebraska. In the fall of 1888, be-cause
of minor difficulties, the Seminary was again moved to Morgan Park
where Dr. C. G. Lagergren from Sweden assumed duties as dean of the
Swedish department.
in the year 1914 the Seminary was moved once more from Chicago to
St. Paul, where it was consolidated with the Bethel Academy, which had
been established in 1905. Dr. G. Arvid Hagstrom was elected president
of this combined Institute in the same year and has held that position until
the present time.
During these years 461 people have graduated from our school. Eighty-one
of these graduates are workers or appointees in foreign missionary
service. Eqch has praised God for every service he has been able to render
in His kingdom and has sown the seed that it might bear the fruit of eternal
life in many lands. And the future--may the next seventy years be as
fruitful in the great task of building for God.
This year also marks the anniversary of another department of Bethel
Institute, the Junior College. Ten years ago the Swedish Baptist General
Conference realized their need for a junior college that would place the
preparatory training for the Seminary on a higher level as well as offer to
our Baptist young people an opportunity to receive the first two years of
college training in a Christian environment and from a Christian faculty.
The Junior College established then found its home with the Academy
which had been established twenty-six years previously. G. Arvid Hag-strom
was president of this new institution and Walfred Danielson, who had
served several periods in educational and missionary service in Assam, was
appointed dean. Dean Danielson held this position for five years until our
present dean, Emery Johnson, assumed the responsibility.
The Academy, which had served the denomination for thirty years as a
preparatory school, was discontinued in 1935. In this same year a Christian
Workers' Course was organized as a department of the Junior College to
replace the Bible and Missionary Training Department, which had served
as the training school for lay leaders since 1922.
The Junior College has been steadily advancing and growing each year
since its founding. The school began with twenty-two students in 1931 and
now has 159. Already 122 have graduated from the two year course and
many have gone on to schools of higher education.
Student life in any school is so close and intimate that it has a vital
influence upon lives. But where this life is pervaded with the Christian
spirit, as in Bethel, its helpfulness is assured. Many of the students who
have frequented these halls during the ten years of the college bear the
testimony that the course of their lives was either changed or directed anew
through the influence of Bethel. In this manner Bethel Junior College has
been filling a definite place in the field of education and in the work of the
Lord.
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Dr. J. 0. Backlund, Alfred Anderson, W. G. Holmberg, Marvin Samuelson,
A. C. Conrad, Dr. Hagstrom, H. W. Malmsten, J. G. Johnson, Thor Knutson, Ernest
G. Nelson, Walter Olson, Mary Danielson, Mrs. Harold Johnson, Dr. Carl G. Burton,
Dr. K. J. Karlson.
A very important part in the administration of our school through-out
the latter part of these seventy years has been played by the Corn-mittee
on Education of the Swedish Baptist General Conference of
America. The main function of this Board are to supervise the school's
activities and to form the tie between the Conference and the school.
A business meeting is held each month by the Executive Board of
the Committee with J. G. Johnson of Minneapolis as chairman. Other
officers are: Carl G. Burton, St. Paul, vice-chairman; Walter Olson,
Stanchfield, secretary; and Thor Knutson, Minneapolis, treasurer.
Additional members of the Committee are: Alfred Anderson, Min-neapolis;
Lowell Anderson, Seattle, Washington; Dr. Ewald Chalberg,
Minneapolis; Alvin Clauson, Forest City, Iowa; Alphin Conrad, Will-mar,
Minnesota; Mary Danielson, St. Paul; Walfred Danielson, Verona,
New Jersey; G. A. Gustayson, Rockford, Illinois; W. G. Holmberg, Albert
Lea, Minnesota; Mrs. Harold Johnson, Minneapolis; Robert Klingberg,
Seattle, Washington; Ernest Nelson, Isanti, Minnesota; Jacob Nelson,
Bridgeport, Connecticut; Marvin Samuelson, St. Paul; Nels Swanson,
St. Paul; William Tapper, Duluth, Minnesota; and Dr. C. R. Wall, Min-neapolis.
Of these, the following have served as chairmen of committees:
Faculty, Dr. C. R. Wall; Finance, Thor Knutson; Buildings and Grounds,
Alfred Anderson; Special Promotion, Dr. Carl G. Burton; and Building,
Dr. Burton.
As one of its projects during the past year, the Board has super-vised
the planning for the womens dormitory. The promotion of the
dormitory met with enthusiastic response and plans call for its com-pletion
this fall.
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For twenty-five years a women's dormitory has been the aim of
Bethel supporters. As early as 1916, Miss Margreta Bodine, the first
president of the Bethel Women's Federation, realized the need for such
a dormitory and urged. its construction. This spring that dream was
started toward fulfillment as workmen removed the first shovelsful of
dirt from the site on the corner of Arona and Arlington Avenues which
has been secured for the building.
The dormitory is being built in agreement with a General Confer-ence
decision and the final decision of the Executive Board. The esti-mated
cost has been set at $40,000 unfurnished. Of this amount,
$39,000 has been underwritten and over half has already been received
in cash.
According to the plans, the finished structure will include fifteen
double rooms and eight single rooms as well as other facilities for a
total of fifty girls. Several of these rooms will be furnished by individ-uals
as memorial to loved ones. Other rooms will be furnished by the
Women's Federation of the Twin Cities. The building will be one that
embodies cherished dreams, loving memories, and high ideals.
Mr. Howard. Skoglund is the architect in charge of building. The
building committee of the School Board includes: Dr. Carl G. Burton,
chairman, Alfred Anderson, Alphin Conrad, Miss Mary Danielson, Mrs.
Harold Johnson, Thor Knutson, and H. C. Wingblade.
The building of the women's dormitory is not only a fulfillment of
a long-cherished dream, but it marks a great advancement in the
growth of our school. It seems fitting that this, the seventieth year of
our school, should thus introduce a great forward step. As such, the
new dormitory brings the hope of future advancements in the work of
serving the Lord.
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SEMINARY
DAVID ANDERSON, Th.B.
St. Paul Bible Institute
Bethel Junior College
Preaching: Osceola, Wis.
ALRIK BLOMQUIST, Th.B.
Bethel Junior College
Preaching: Rusk, Wis.
Band 1, 2, 3; Male Chorus 1, 2, 3, Treas. 3; A Cap-pella
1, 2, Treas. 2; Baseball 1, 2; Business manager
Clarion 1; Chrmn. Boarding Club Board 3; "B"
Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2.
CLAYTON BOUNDER, B.D.
Mankato Teachers' College
Preaching: Mankato, Minn.
HILTON HANSON, Th.B.
Bethel Junior College
Preaching: Cushing, Minn.
Male Chorus 2, 3; Student pastor 2, 3; Boarding Club
Board 3.
CARL HOLMBERG, Th.B.
Bethel Junior College
Preaching: North Isanti, Minn.
Male Chorus 1, 2, 3, Pres. 3; Pres. Senior Class.
VIRGIL OLSON, B.D.
Bethel Junior College
Macalester College
Preaching: Dalton, Mich.
President Junior class; Male Chorus 1, 2, 3, Pres.
2; "B" Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 1, 2; Vice-Pres. Student
Council 3; Chapel Choir 3; Male Quartette 1, 2;
Associate Editor, Clarion 1; String Trio 1, 2.
JUNIOR
ELVING ANDERSON, Stromsburg, Nebr.
Band 1, 2; Gospel team 1; Missionary Band 1, 2,
Vice-Pres. 2; Pres. Religious Council 2; Student
Council 2; Boarding Club Board 2; Male Chorus 2;
Editor, Spire 2.
OLGA ANDERSON, Anoka, Minn.
Basketball 1, 2, 3, Capt. 3; Spire staff 1; Gospel
team 2; Sec'y and Treas. B. W. A. 2, Cabinet
Chrmn. 3; Sec'y College Club 2.
PAUL ANDERSON, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
Male Chorus 2; Clarion staff 2; Gospel team 2.
WILLARD ANDERSON, Ludington, Mich.
Missionary Band 1, 2; Gospel team leader 1; Stu-dent
pastor 2; Debate 1.
RAYNOLD APPELQUIST, Rockford, Ill.
Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2.
LAVERNE BERGLUND, Isle, Minn.
A Cappella 1; Gospel team 1, 2; Missionary Band
1, 2, Chrmn. 2; Arian Chorus 2; Cabinet Chrmn.
B. W. A. 2; Interpretative reading 2.
DALE BJORK, Cambridge, Minn.
Gospel team 1; Clarion staff 1; Oratory 1; A Cap-pella
1; Librarian Male Chorus 1, 2; Debate 2;
Vice-Pres. Religious Council 2; Intramural football
2; Pres. College Club 2.
CLIFFORD BJORKLUND, St. Paul, Minn.
Gospel team 1, 2; Leader 2; Cheerleader 1, 2; Spire
Photographer 1, 2
BETTY DANIELSON, Montclair, New Jersey.
Clarion staff 1; Spire staff 1, 2; Art Editor 2; Arian
Chorus 2; Manager girls' basketball 2; Gospel team
2.
CAROLINE DILGARD, St. Paul, Minn.
Clarion staff 2.
CAROL JANE ENGWALL, Chicago, Ill.
Vice-Pres. of Class 1, 2; Editor, Spire 1; Clarion
staff 1; Chapel pianist 2; Missionary band 1, 2;
Chapel Choir 2.
GUNNAR HOGLUND, Cloquet, Minn.
Intramural football 1, 2; Student Council 2; Gospel
team 1, 2, Leader 1, 2; Basketball student manager
2; Spire Staff 1, 2; Debate 1, 2; Oratory 1; Clarion
staff 1, 2; Extemporaneous speaking 2.
MIRIAM JOHANSON, Teaneck, New Jersey
Missionary Band, Publicity chrmn. 1, Treas. 2; Sec'y
B. W. A. 1; Gospel team 1; Clarion staff 1; Sec'y
Boarding Club Board 2; Spire staff 2; Arian Chorus
2; Extemporaneous speaking 2.
ARCHIE JOHNSON, Harris, Minn.
Band 1, 2; A Cappella 1; Clarion staff 1, 2, Business
manager 2; Spire staff 1, 2; Gospel team 1, 2,
Leader 2; President Sophomore Class.
ARLENE JOHNSON, Marinette, Wis.
Gospel team 1; Spire staff 1; Basketball 1, 2; Treas.
Religious Council 2; Treas. B. W. A. 2; Sec'y Sopho-more
Class; Arian Chorus 2.
GORDON PETERSON, Th.B.
North Park Conservatory of Music
Bethel Junior College
Editor, Clarion 1; Basketball 2, 3, Capt. 3; Baseball
2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Student director Male Chorus 1,
2, 3; Director of Band 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2,
Vice-Pres. 1; Student director A Cappella 1, 2;
"B" Club 1, 2, 3; Director Chapel Choir 3; Male
Quartette 1, 2.
STANLEY RENDAHL, B.D.
Sioux Falls College
Basketball 1; Baseball 1; "B" Club 1, 2, 3; Clarion
staff 1, 2, Business manager 2; Student pastor 1,
2, 3; Gospel team leader 1.
EARL SHERMAN, Th.B.
Bethel Junior College
Preaching: Clotho, Minn.
Band 1, 2, 3; Male Chorus 1, 2, 3; A Cappella 1,
2; Religious Council 2, 3; Vice-Pres. Alexis 3.
WINSTON SHERWICK, Th.B.
Bethel Junior College
Gospel team 1, 2, 3; Oratory 1, 2, Declamation 1,
2; Study Group Leader, Missionary Band 2, 3;
Student Council 3; Vice-Pres_ of Class 3; Pres.
Alexis 3..
VERN SLATER, Th.B.
Preaching: Grasston and Brunswick, Minn.
JOHN VALINE, Th.B.
Bethel Junior College
Preaching: Glory, Minn.
Male Chorus 1, 2, 3; Male Quartette 1, 2
EARL WIDEN, B.D.
Macalester College
Preaching: Sioux Falls, S. Dak.
COLLEGE
JOYCE JOHNSON, Minneapolis, Minn.
B. W. A., Cabinet Chrmn. 1, Treas. 2; Oratory 1;
Interpretative reading 1, 3; A Cappella 2; Pres:
Arian Chorus 3; Chapel Choir 3; Vice-Pres. of
Class 2; Student Council 2.
MARY ANNE LILJENSTROM, Minneapolis, Minn.
Basketball 1, 2; A Cappella 1; Vice-Pres. Arian
Chorus 2; Business manager, Spire 2; Chapel Choir
2; Student Council 2; Clarion staff 1.
MARTHA McMILLAN, St. Paul, Minn.
A Cappella 1; Clarion staff 2; Arian Chorus 2.
DURY MILLER, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.
Band 1, 2, 3, Pres. 1; A Cappella 1; Student Council
1; Student pastor 1, 2, 3.
GORDON NELSON, Ellison Bay, Wis.
Intramural football 1, 2; Gospel team 1, 2.
JOYCE NELSON, Rush City, Minn.
Band 2; Sec'y College Club 2; Sec'y B. W. A. 2;
Debate 2
KENNETH NORQUIST, North Branch, Minn.
Basketball 1; A Cappella 1; Band 1, 2; Gospel team
leader 2; Debate 2; Intramural football 2; Spire
staff 2.
GENE NYMAN, Fergus Falls, Minn.
Pres. Freshman Class; Pres. Men's
1; Clarion staff 1, 2; Spire staff 2;
Male Chorus 2; Basketball 1, 2;
Tennis 2; "B" Club 1, 2.
LEONA PEARSON, Montrose, S. Dak.
A Cappella 1; Gospel team 1, 2; Missionary Band
1, 2; Sec'y 2; Student Council 2; Pres. B. W. A. 2.
MURIEL PETERSEN, St. Paul, Minn.
A Cappella 1; Clarion staff 1; Spire staff 1; Sec'y
Religious Council 2; Missionary Band 1, 2; Gospel
team 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Vice-Pres. B. W. A. 2.
HERSCHEL ROGERS, Dallas, Wis.
Oratory 1; Gospel team 1, 2, Leader 2; Pres. Re-ligious
Council 2; Student Council 2; Baseball 3.
GRACE SWANSON, Beresford, S. Dak.
Gospel team 1, 2; Missionary Band 1, 2; A Cappella
1; Arian Chorus 2; Sec'y College Club 2.
MELVIN SWANSON, Hawarden, Iowa
Gospel team 1, 2; Missionary Band 1, 2; Debate 2.
MARVIN TOEWS, Mountain Lake, Minn.
Band 1; Clarion staff 1, 2, Editor, Clarion 2.
VIOLA WAIHELA, Somerset Center, Mass.
Clarion staff 1, 2; Pres. B. W. A. 2, Cabinet Chrmn.
3.
DALLAS WEST, Turtle Lake, Wis.
Gospel team; Clarion News Bulletin 2; Spire staff
2, 3.
J.
J.
Recreation club
Gospel team 1;
Baseball 1, 2;
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Bethel Institute on seventy years of missionary attainment.
Your president and ours, Dr. G. Arvid Hagstrom, on a noble life
invested in the Christian education of youth.
The Graduates of 1941 upon the achievement of another step in
adequate preparation for Christian service.
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